Dr. Pecchia's research focuses on emotions. If she is like most experts in this area, she is likely to agree with which of the following statements?
A) Although facial expressions of basic emotions seem to be innate, we are still able to control our facial expressions.
B) The majority of emotions are a function of learning, and we cannot control our facial expressions once they are learned.
C) Facial expressions of emotion are innate, and therefore we are unable to control our facial expressions.
D) Women are much more capable than men of controlling their facial expressions of emotion.

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Most experts in the study of emotions believe that facial expressions of basic emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, and surprise are innate and universal. However, we still have some degree of control over how we display these emotions through conscious effort or social norms. Therefore, Dr. Pecchia is likely to agree with statement A that we can control our facial expressions to some extent. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that most emotions are learned, which is not supported by scientific evidence. Option C is incorrect because it suggests that we have no control over our facial expressions, which is not true. Option D is not supported by scientific evidence as gender does not play a significant role in the ability to control facial expressions.

Dr Pecchia's Research Focuses on Emotions